Telangana

Families of untraceable Sigachi blast victims are seeking clarity on ex gratia eligibility, fearing denial of benefits due to lack of body recovery. With many losing sole breadwinners, they urged the government and Sigachi to ensure equal compensation.

A man collapsed at Dhruva Hospital in Patancheru while visiting his injured son-in-law, a victim of the Sigachi blast. The hospital charged Rs.70,000 for his treatment in 24 hours, prompting the family to seek government aid

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for not raising Telangana’s issues in Parliament during his term as Leader of the Opposition. He accused Gandhi of ignoring key concerns like the Banakacherla project and unfulfilled reorganisation promises

A Class 8 student at Peddapur Gurukulam school in Jagtial was reportedly bitten by a snake on Thursday. Though unconfirmed, two bite marks were found on his leg. The incident has revived fears after last year’s fatal snake bites.

Unidentified miscreants brutally murdered a 45-year-old auto driver, Thota Kamalakar, at Kamalapur village in Medak district while he was asleep. His children discovered the body. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation with forensic support.

Konda Murali and Forest Minister Konda Surekha met AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, submitting a 16-page complaint on Telangana Congress affairs, even as internal rifts intensify. The couple defended their conduct and reaffirmed loyalty to the party’s electoral prospects.

To reduce chemical use in farming, the Centre is promoting organic agriculture under a national scheme, offering training and Rs.4,000 yearly aid to selected farmers. Organic clusters will be formed and bio-resource centres established across districts for support.

Two persons were killed and another critically injured after a speeding bike crashed into a parked lorry on NH-161 near Jagannathpalli in Kamareddy district. Police are yet to identify the victims; the injured person is undergoing treatment in Pitlam.

Rajeshwar was working as SI in Film Nagar police station.

Thick smoked billowed from the building due to the fire. The area has been cordoned off.

Taking note of the submissions, the bench issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary, calling upon them to respond to the allegations.

Facing an acute urea shortage amid Kharif sowing, Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao has appealed to the Centre for urgent intervention. Telangana has received only 3.06 LMT out of 5 LMT allocated so far, sparking concern among farmers

The Chief Minister also reviewed the construction of Young India residential schools and instructed the officials to expedite construction work and submit weekly progress reports.

Heavy rains have disrupted daily life and coal production in erstwhile Khammam, affecting SCCL opencast mines. Roads are flooded, mines are waterlogged, and district officials have issued advisories with helpline numbers and urged the public to stay indoors.

Police retrieve the body from the water tank; suspect the victim was strangled to death, as a rope was found tied around the neck

Two Wanaparthy residents died in a road accident near Salem during a pilgrimage tour across South India. One was identified as Yugandhar Reddy, a health worker while the other victim remains unidentified.

The officials were asked to identify flood-prone villages and develop real-time information systems in coordination with the India Meteorological Department.

Incident occurred when a motorcycle rammed a roadside tree on Jagtial-Vemulawada main road on the outskirts of Nallagonda village

Bhima Jewels has launched the ‘Season of Sparkle’ Diamond Fest in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, offering discounts on diamonds, solitaires, and gold jewellery. The fest runs till July 27 and includes exhibitions, exchange bonuses, and lucky draw prizes

Repairs to Jurala’s crest gates have been halted due to rising inflows, with work postponed until late 2025. Reduced capacity, traffic pressure, equipment failure, and lack of specialised repair support have added to the operational challenges at the project.

The waiver will cover loans obtained from banks and DCCBs for handloom production and related activities.

Stating that 40 people died and 33 were injured in the blast, the CEO said there were 90 employees working inside the building when the incident occurred.

District officials said 36 bodies have been retrieved so far, of which 18 were identified and sent to their respective native places in ambulances. However, the remaining 18 bodies are yet to be identified.

The MLC demanded that the three ministers, Bhatti Vikramarka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Tummala Nageswara Rao in the district should speak on the issue of Polavaram-Banakacharla irrigation projects.